Bush pushes border control plan with National Guard role
President Bush outlined a border strategy arguing for a middle path between automatic citizenship and mass deportation. He proposed National Guard deployments to assist border enforcement while expanding Border Patrol, stating no militarization of the border and seeking 6,000 additional agents and detention beds. The White House cited a $1.9 billion request to fund efforts this year as Congress considers immigration legislation amid election-year pressure. Governors offered mixed reactions with Schwarzenegger voicing caution and Perry supporting a guard role. Senate leaders urged balance and warned against long-term deployments. The plan aims to start deployments in early June, using Guard troops for intelligence, surveillance and admin support while Patrol agents handle detention.
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Methane drilling sparks safety fears at Liberty Mine
Liberty Mine miners fear methane from active drilling around old seals raises explosion risk. Union officials demand safety review as two rigs burned at Brushy Creek site. state officials defend permits and insist precautions are in place to protect workers.
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SIUC to study deer population and attitudes on campus
SIUC researchers launch a two year study to map deer on campus and gauge community attitudes toward wildlife. Officials say no current plan to close Thompson Woods to pedestrians though last year amid attacks a partial closure occurred. The work aims to count deer and compare with SIUC and local data from the 1980s. Caleb Hale of The Southern provides details.
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Seniors urged to act on Medicare Part D before penalties loom
Logan Primary Care Pharmacy owner Calcaterra warns seniors who miss sign up deadlines face 1 percent premium penalties monthly for life. Egyptian Area Agency on Aging director Smith notes 90 percent of eligible seniors enrolled, but aims higher. Next enrollment window is Nov 15 to Dec 31 with coverage starting Jan 1, 2007.
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